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Colima City Hall Fires Worker After Viral Clash With Federal Deputy

City hall says it removed Roberto Moreno Béjar over the filmed confrontation.

Overview

  • The encounter took place on Nov. 13 outside a stationery shop in Colima’s historic center and was recorded by bystanders.
  • Video shows municipal official Roberto Moreno Béjar repeatedly trying to hit and kick Deputy Leoncio Morán, who mostly defended himself.
  • The Morena state committee condemned the aggression and urged Moreno’s removal, referencing an earlier complaint from councilor Azucena López.
  • Mayor Riult Rivera ordered the worker’s separation from the Economic Promotion Department and said the administration will cooperate with any investigations.
  • Witnesses and Moreno allege Morán provoked the incident with insults, and the recording captures the deputy using a homophobic slur; no formal complaints had been publicly announced.